Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management / Edition 2

by Karen L. Campbell DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVD, John R. Campbell PhD., D.Sc. (Hon.)

Overview

  Comprehensive and up-to-date, this book makes a useful reference devoted to companion animals. It provides underpinning principles and time-tested practical information for those preparing for careers related to the health and quality of life of all creatures–with special emphasis on companion animals.   Chapter topics include choosing a dog or cat; companion birds, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, ferrets, and lagomorphs; medical records and case histories; feeding and nutrition; care, management, and training of dogs and cats; fitting, grooming, and showing; companion animal health; kennel/cattery design and management; career opportunities associated with companion animals; and trends/future of companion animals and related functions.   For pet food manufacturers, pet stores, pet owners, pet breeders, and veterinary medical groups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780135047675
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	06/27/2008
Series:	Agribooks the Pearson Custom Publishing Program for Agriculture Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	808
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Dr. Karen Campbell earned animal science and veterinary medicine degrees with highest honors from the University of Missouri; studied veterinary internal medicine, surgery, and clinical pathology at Auburn University and The University of Georgia; and is board-certified in both veterinary internal medicine and in dermatology. She has served on the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine faculty since 1983. Her research in dermatology resulted in the publication of more than one hundred scientific papers and twenty-three book chapters, and numerous lectures both domestically and globally. She has authored and co-authored six textbooks and served in various offices, including president of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She enjoys having a variety of companion animals as pets, including horses.

Dr. John Campbell earned three degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia (UMC), where he taught and researched for twenty years before serving as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Illinois, and as president of Oklahoma State University. He has co-authored an introductory animal science textbook (four editions) and has authored and co-authored six other books on agriculture, animal science, and higher education. During the past decade, he has consulted for the World Bank (India), the U.S. Agency for International Development (Egypt), and the Higher Learning Commission/North Central Accreditation (Chicago), and has taught Land-Grant College Legacy at UMC. His honors include two national awards for teaching excellence and an honorary doctorate of science from UMC.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Companion Animals

CHAPTER 2: Companion Animal Industry

CHAPTER 3: Dog/Cat Breeds and Their Characteristics

CHAPTER 4: Choosing a Dog or Cat

CHAPTER 5: Companion Birds

CHAPTER 6: Companion Reptiles and Amphibians

CHAPTER 7: Companion Rodents, Ferrets, and Lagomorphs

CHAPTER 8: Companion Horses

CHAPTER 9: Feeding and Nutrition of Cats and Dogs

CHAPTER 10: Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs

CHAPTER 11: Reproductive Biology of Dogs and Cats

CHAPTER 12: Companion Animal Behavior and Social Structure

CHAPTER 13: Care, Management, and Training of Dogs and Cats

CHAPTER 14: Fitting, Grooming, and Showing Cats and Dogs

CHAPTER 15: Companion Animal Health

CHAPTER 16: Companion Animal Geriatrics

CHAPTER 17: Parasites and Pests of Companion Animals

CHAPTER 18: Common Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Terms

CHAPTER 19: Records and Case Histories

CHAPTER 20: Career Opportunities Associated with Companion Animals

CHAPTER 21: Business/Financial Aspects of the Companion Animal Enterprise

CHAPTER 22: Kennel/Cattery Design and Management

CHAPTER 23: Pet Sitting, Pet Motels, and Other Boarding Arrangements

CHAPTER 24: Therapeutic and Service Uses of Companion Animals

CHAPTER 25: Animals in Biomedical Research

CHAPTER 26: Managing Unwanted Companion Animals

CHAPTER 27: Trends/Future of Companion Animals and Related Functions

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Glossary

Index